Bosnia And Herzegovina
Cost of Living in Sarajevo
Monthly Total
$1,329
$23,258
Housing (1BR Mid-range)
$391
Daily Spend (ex. rent)
$31
Based on a typical lifestyle for international residents: 1BR furnished apartment, mix of cooking/eating out, rideshare transportation, moderate entertainment. Last updated: 3/31/2026.
Monthly Cost Breakdown
Housing (Rent)
1BR furnished apartment in mid-range neighborhood
$391
$6,843
Utilities
Electric, water, gas, and internet
$229
$4,008
Groceries
Groceries from supermarkets
$118
$2,065
Dining Out
Mix of casual restaurants, ~12 meals/month
$108
$1,890
Transportation
Rideshare (Uber/Didi), ~30 rides/month
$180
$3,150
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Entertainment, occasional cleaning service
$191
$3,343
Healthcare
Basic private health insurance
$79
$1,383
Phone & Subscriptions
Phone plan and streaming subscriptions
$32
$560
Monthly Total
$1,329
$23,258
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